Buckcherry Interview: Rocking Across North America with Thunderous Energy

Buckcherry, the band led by vocalist Josh Todd, recently unveiled their 11th studio album, Roar Like Thunder. Packed with tunes destined to become staples of their live shows, fans can anticipate hearing them on the band’s extensive North American tour this summer. The songwriting process for the album involved gathering ideas during breaks from touring and coalescing them to create a cohesive record in just two weeks in Nashville.

Contrary to some rock bands who rely on past hits, Buckcherry prefers to stay current by releasing new material regularly. Todd emphasized the importance of continuously writing songs and producing records to maintain creativity and connect with their audience. Their goal is to build a robust catalog of music to showcase their evolution as musicians. The band, adamant about retaining their rock roots, committed to delivering an album filled with energy and passion without any ballads or covers.

Before debuting the new songs on tour, Buckcherry tested the waters in Canada with performances of the album’s initial singles: “Roar Like Thunder,” “Come On,” and “Set It Free.” Todd was pleased to observe how well-received the new tracks were by the audience, despite the nerve-wracking experience of performing them live for the first time. The band ensures the audience is familiar with the new songs by releasing videos for singles before incorporating them into their setlist.

The songwriting process for Buckcherry is a collaborative effort that includes input from Todd, guitarist Stevie D, and producer Marti Frederiksen. Sometimes, Todd initiates songs with raw melodies and lyrics, while other times, he adds lyrics to melodies provided by Frederiksen. The new album includes tracks like “Machine Gun,” narrating the tale of a woman drawn to bad boys, and “Let It Burn,” a high-energy track paying homage to Todd’s punk rock roots from his teenage years.

Maintaining trust and allowing creative freedom yields fruitful results for the band, as evidenced by their recent album. With a rich and diverse creative process, Buckcherry’s Roar Like Thunder stays true to their classic rock sound while introducing fresh and invigorating tunes for fans to enjoy.